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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Miles Mikolas |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Chance Sisco |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | José Rondón |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Jeimer Candelario |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | Nelson Cruz |
| Salary | $47,800 |
| Expected Points | 105 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 26.10 | 2.12 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 24.84 | 2.09 |
| Noah Syndergaard | CIN | $10,600 | 19.77 | 1.87 |
| Lucas Giolito | MIN | $10,900 | 16.00 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $6,400 | 15.63 | 2.44 |
| Max Scherzer | CHC | $12,300 | 26.10 | 2.12 |
| Andrew Heaney | MIL | $7,500 | 15.72 | 2.10 |
| Gerrit Cole | LAD | $11,900 | 24.84 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $10,200 | 9.80 | 0.96 |
| Mitch Garver | OAK | $5,000 | 8.49 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | ATL | $5,500 | 7.88 | 1.43 |
| Christian Vázquez | BOS | $6,000 | 7.78 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 6.66 | 2.22 |
| Max Stassi | PIT | $2,700 | 5.65 | 2.09 |
| Manny Piña | CLE | $3,100 | 6.35 | 2.05 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 4.47 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $0 | 9.74 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $5,100 | 9.60 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Santana | HOU | $5,500 | 8.89 | 1.62 |
| Josh Bell | LAD | $5,600 | 8.78 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
| Tyler White | PIT | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,300 | 7.24 | 2.19 |
| Justin Smoak | KC | $3,700 | 7.78 | 2.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | TB | $10,800 | 10.84 | 1.00 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,400 | 9.02 | 2.05 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Rondón | SD | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| José Altuve | PIT | $3,900 | 8.89 | 2.28 |
| José Peraza | PHI | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Starlin Castro | ARZ | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $8,800 | 9.90 | 1.12 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.66 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,400 | 7.36 | 2.16 |
| Marcus Semien | SEA | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $3,500 | 7.03 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $0 | 9.34 | 0.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SEA | $4,500 | 9.22 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | PIT | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Rio Ruiz | NYM | $2,700 | 6.08 | 2.25 |
| Ehire Adrianza | OAK | $3,400 | 7.39 | 2.17 |
| José Ramírez | NYM | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | TB | $0 | 11.88 | 0.00 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $0 | 11.60 | 0.00 |
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,800 | 10.90 | 1.88 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $9,400 | 10.69 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| JaCoby Jones | CHW | $3,200 | 7.12 | 2.23 |
| Adam Eaton | CHC | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $4,200 | 9.10 | 2.17 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.